SB 163 (2013): establishing a commission to recommend legislation to prepare for projected sea level rise and other coastal and coastal watershed hazards.

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SB 163 (2013)

establishing a commission to recommend legislation to prepare for projected sea level rise and other coastal and coastal watershed hazards.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2013-2014
House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
Senate committee: Energy and Natural Resources
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 188

The Story

It was introduced on January 31, 2013 and referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 6, 2013. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2013-1154s), offered by Sen. David Watters, was adopted on a voice vote on March 28, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On March 28, 2013 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on April 3, 2013 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2013. The committee met in executive session on April 24, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–8 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1367h), and the report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1367h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 8, 2013, changing the text of the bill. On May 8, 2013 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 228–124. On June 6, 2013 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Prescott. The bill was enrolled on June 12, 2013 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 3, 2013, making it Chapter 188 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

March 6, 2013, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Energy and Natural Resources, LOB 101
April 16, 2013, 1:15 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
April 24, 2013, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

March 28, 2013, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1154s, NT — voice vote, passed
May 8, 2013, House: OTP/AM 1367H — yeas 228, nays 124, passed
June 6, 2013, Senate: Concur with House Amendment 1367h — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 31, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Energy & Natural Resources
March 6, 2013: Hearing: 3/6/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:15 a.m.; SC9
March 6, 2013: Hearing: 3/6/13, Room 101, LOB, 9:45 a.m.; SC10
March 21, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 3/28/13; SC13
March 28, 2013: Sen. Watters Floor Amendment #2013-1154s, NT, AA, VV
March 28, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1154s, NT, MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 3, 2013: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development; HJ35, PG.1191
April 16, 2013: Public Hearing: 4/16/2013 1:15 PM LOB 305
April 24, 2013: Executive Session: 4/24/2013 1:00 PM LOB 305 ==Or One Hour Following House Session==
May 1, 2013: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1367h for May 8 (Vote 12-8; RC); HC36, PG.1203
May 1, 2013: Proposed Committee Amendment #2013-1367h; HC36, PG.1221
May 8, 2013: Amendment #1367h: AA VV; HJ41, PG.1405
May 8, 2013: Ought to Pass with Amendment #1367h: MA RC 228-124; HJ41, PG.1405-1407
June 6, 2013: Sen. Prescott Moved Concur with House Amendment 1367h, MA, VV
June 12, 2013: Enrolled, Recess of 6/5/13; HJ49, PG.1654
June 12, 2013: Enrolled
July 3, 2013: Signed by the Governor on 07/02/13; Chapter 0188
July 3, 2013: I. Section 2 Effective 12/01/16
July 3, 2013: II. Remainder Effective 07/02/13

Laws It Would Change

RSA 483-E